Russia
Infrastructure , Pipelines
Nord Stream 2 Clears Major Hurdle As Denmark OKs Gas Pipeline
US, others, concerned that the pipe will increase Europe’s reliance on Russian natural gas.
Crude Oil
Russia Says It Missed Oil-Deal Target Due To Rise In Gas Condensate Output
Russia produced more oil in September than envisaged by a global deal due to an increase in gas condensate output as the country prepared for winter, local news agencies reported on Oct. 20.
Crude Oil , Trade
‘Business As Usual’ After Saudi Attacks, IEA Says
Saudi Arabia took just 11 days to restore lost output, though average supply there tanked by 770,000 bbl/d to just over 9 million bbl/d in September—the lowest level since 2011.
Business
Exxon Mobil, BP Bosses Set For Rare Russia Showing With Putin
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods and BP boss Robert Dudley are listed among the panelists of this week’s conference, which is also expected to be attended by officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.
Crude Oil
India Looking To Raise Oil Imports From Russia After Saudi Attacks
India is looking at raising oil imports from Russia, its oil minister said on Sept. 17, at a time of surging oil prices after an attack on Saudi Arabian facilities halved the kingdom's production.
Unconventional , Discoveries , Technology , Drilling
Exploring Riches Under The Arctic
While few parts of the Arctic are seeing an uptick in exploration activity, most countries are making slow progress.
People , Trade
Weakened Saudi Energy Minister Must Answer To Audience Of One
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih’s loss of status puts him under new pressure to meet crown prince’s goals.
Natural Gas , Crude Oil
Lukoil's Hydrocarbon Output Rises 2.8%
Oil production, excluding the project, totaled 42.6 million tonnes for the half year, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Crude Oil
Oil Falls On Lower Demand Outlook, US-China Trade Dispute
Oil prices fell on Aug. 12 amid worries about an economic slowdown and the U.S.-China trade war, which have led to a cut in the outlook for global oil demand
Natural Gas , Legislation , International , Pipelines
Senate Panel Backs Nord Stream 2 Sanctions Bill
Bipartisan measure that reflects concern over Russian influence passes by 20-2 vote.